Monday, February 17, 2014

Pier 1, West Elm, and Hobby Lobby Goodies

So, the other day I was playing around on my laptop while the boys watched the season premiere of "Top Gear." They love that show. Anyway, for some reason I started thinking about this cute cable knit sweater mug I saw at Joann's during Christmas time. I didn't buy it and have regretted it ever since. Don't you hate when you do that? Ugh. So, I turned to my hubby and said "I really wish I had gotten that cable knit sweater mug at Joann's when I first spotted it." He was like "cable knit what??" He had no idea what I was talking about, so I googled "cable knit sweater mug" to show him a pic. He was not impressed. :) Basically it's a mug that looks like it's wrapped in a cable knit sweater.

I was certain Joann's wouldn't have it anymore since it was on display with all the Christmas things. Then I noticed when I googled it, a link came up to Pier 1. Hmm...interesting. I thought for sure it was an old link to their Christmas stuff or something and surely they would be sold out by now. Nope. As luck would have it, I clicked on the link and they had it in stock at my local store!! I was so happy! It was exactly what I wanted!

Then I clicked on their "clearance" stuff because I never leave their site without clicking on that. They always have good deals in their clearance section. Well, I spotted tons of stuff I "needed." I was able to search my local store and check their stock and everything I wanted was in stock. Yippee!

I got to the store at 10AM sharp when they opened the next day. I had a list on my phone of everything I had seen online the night before. I even had the sku numbers just in case I couldn't find something. Well, I found everything and then some. :)

Here are some pics of everything I got...

Here's my beloved cable knit sweater mug. It wasn't on clearance, but it was only $7.

I love this little bunny and I've always wanted a candle snuffer. The candle snuffers I'd seen before were around $35, but this one was only $5.98! The bunny was $2.95.

I love this clock! It was $7.98.These metal and wooden spheres were on clearance for $1.48 each.

I love mercury glass and this candle holder was $5.98. The smaller candle was only $1.95. That gold candle holder wasn't on my list, but I went ahead and got it too. I think it was $9.95.

Here's another pic of all the spheres. My mom went to her Pier 1 and grabbed a few of these too.

Here's another pic of the clock and mug. You can see the size of the clock here.

Here's a closer pic of the gold candle holder and the detail on the candle snuffer. So pretty!

My sweet blogger/instagram friend, Brandi was kind enough to share an awesome deal going on at West Elm recently. She posted on IG about a super sale they were having with lots of $5 stuff and free shipping! I hopped on over to the West Elm site and quickly put these three goodies in my cart. All three of these mercury glass candle holders were only $5 each with free shipping!! I can't tell you how many great deals I've gotten just by seeing them posted on IG. Thanks again, Brandi!!

Can you believe I got those candle holders above for only $5 each AND free shipping??? They also arrived on my doorstep in just three days!

Now for the metal spheres. I saw these below at Hob Lob a couple of weeks ago but didn't buy them. (I've got to stop doing that...from now on if I see something I want, I'm definitely buying it on the spot) I went back a few days ago and couldn't find them anywhere. They weren't on the same aisle they were on when I first saw them. I was about to give up when I remembered an episode of CSI where Grissom said "always look up, people always forget to look up." Of course, he was talking about following the evidence, but I decided to give it a try. (and yes, I watch way too much CSI and tv in general) I had my son with me and I said, let's go back and look for them again. This time I looked up and would you believe on the very top shelf there was a basket pushed way back, but I could see the top of a sphere poking out. I was so excited! I had my son reach up and bring the basket down and it was filled with the metal spheres!!

I was literally giddy with excitement! I think I squealed a little bit and totally embarrassed my son. :) Well thank you, Gil Grissom. :)

I also picked up some weathered wood paper. I'm not sure what I'm going to use it for, but I wanted to have it on hand. If nothing else, it'll make a nice background for blog pics. :)

I'll show you where all these goodies ended up in my home when I show you the big paint reveal this Friday.

You are a real go getter! You got the idea in your head to get those items and planned your day for it. I like that! We would shop well together. LOL! I love what you bought. You can't go wrong with all that pretty mercury glass. I'm in love with those metal spheres too! I didn't know that Hobby Lobby sells those. Hmmmm.............now you've gotten ME interested in them! See what you've done now? Can't wait for your big reveal.

hahhhaaa.....I just HAD to come back and tell you that when I searched Pier 1 for the cute clock, it wasn't there. I clicked off....then thought about what you said about "looking up"....went back to their site and noticed there was a Page 2 I hadn't seen before....clicked on it and there it was...our store has 2 left and I am on my way to get one of them. :))Thanks for the great tip....xo bj

No- I didn't get ANY of those deals. lol I am kind of on a self-imposed NO BUY kick. I have so much stuff that I need to really get rid of some stuff. Especially if we are thinking about selling and moving. Love your finds. I have had a MONKEY candle snuffer (for years) and my oldest dd got me a beautiful sterling silver one for Christmas this year-it dangles like yours does. My other one is stationary. I love putting the candles out with them and not having wax blown everywhere. xo Diana

Great finds and yes, I love all those stores. I'm just not buying right now...still trying to figure out things after my move. I did get rid of a ton of stuff then so I really don't "need" anything at the moment. Trying to weigh the "needs' vs the "wants". :)

You are a fantastic deal hunter!! Good for you getting your mug (so cute) and the rest of the bargains. I was at Pier 1 the week before last, I mentioned on a post I found Christmas napkins for pennies. I didn't see many of the things you found but I wasn't in a spending mood! Ha!

I have been noticing the metal spheres in a lot of stores, they are so neat. I got something somewhat like what you have but I'm saving it for my living room reveal. I am reading a lot about mixing metals in with softer decor and that is sort of the direction I went. And I can't wait to see YOUR reveal! :)

You found so many nice things! We'd be great shopping buddies! I haven't been to Pier One in a while. I think I should pop in more often. Thanks so much for mentioning me. I think you're pretty sweet too!!

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